How to make a pitching stroke is controversial. There are those who would say that it is a unique kind of stroke, separate from the full swing. Within that school there are different varieties of different. There is also a school, which I agree with, that says you should build your full swing around your pitching stroke. <\/p>\n
That does not mean the two strokes are identical, though. The grip pressure for a pitch should be lighter than the one used for a full swing. The stroke will of course be shorter. This is a finesse stroke, so you don\u2019t have to power your way into the ball. And though you don\u2019t have to take a divot when pitching, if you do, it doesn\u2019t need to be the size of a dinner plate. But other than that, the two strokes are the same. <\/p>\n
Most important, I believe, is a similarity that leads to consistently hitting well-struck pitches. That is the finish. In your full swing you finish standing straight, facing the target, with the club wrapped around your shoulders. Finish your pitches the same way. <\/p>\n
That might sound artificial, since the momentum of the stroke doesn\u2019t really force a pitching swing to go that far. But swinging to a full finish creates a smooth, controlled stroke through the ball. If you cut the finish short, you\u2019re subtly tensing up through impact, and we know that leads to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
How to make a pitching stroke is controversial. There are those who would say that it is a unique kind of stroke, separate from the full swing. Within that school there are different varieties of different. There is also a school, which I agree with, that says you should build your full swing around your … Continue reading The Pitching Stroke<\/span>